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College Conversations S1E12: Building Leaders - Is College the Secret? (Transcript)

Benjamin Reese and Jeffrey Sherrod join Institute President Gregg Garner for a vital discussion on cultivating leadership skills in college. This episode examines how traditional college approaches may fall short in nurturing leadership qualities, essential in today's world and job market. The trio delves into the necessary changes colleges must adopt to effectively foster leadership among young people. It's an insightful episode for students, educators, and anyone interested in the evolution of higher education to meet contemporary leadership challenges.

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College Conversations S1E1: Rethinking Christian College: What’s the Point? (Transcript)

Gregg D. Garner, the Institute’s Academic Dean Jeff Sherrod, and VP of Enrollment Laurie Kagay, launch our College Conversations podcast asking the most relevant question - what’s the point of Christian Higher Ed? This discussion focuses on the unique aspects of a biblical education, emphasizing its impact on student faith and how it differs from conventional academic approaches.

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